ant
UK: ænt | US: ænt
n. a small insect, typically living in organized colonies, known for strength and social cooperation.
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The word "ant" originates from Old English ǣmette, derived from Proto-Germanic ēmaitijǭ. It is a compact, ancient term with no clear morpheme boundaries in modern English. Unlike compound words, "ant" evolved as a single lexical unit, reflecting its status as a core noun for a natural object. Its Germanic roots highlight its long-standing role in the language without later affixation or borrowing.
An ant carried a crumb twice its size.
The ant colony worked tirelessly to build their nest.
Children watched ants march in a straight line.
Some ants farm aphids for their honeydew.
A single ant can lift 50 times its body weight.